Registration open for 2009 Survivor Car Show

The 2009 Survivor Collector Car Show will be presented by Bloomington Gold on Sunday, June 28 at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois and pre-registration is now open for those wishing to participate.

“As America’s only car show devoted exclusively to un-restored original collector cars of all makes and models, the Survivor Collector Car Show is a great venue to see original cars that have escaped the wear and tear, restoration and modifications typical of most collector cars over 20 years old,” said CEO David Burroughs.

Now in its second year, the expanded Collector Car Show will offer three registration options for car owners. The first is a new recognition area with an awards approach that is both educational and unique in terms of presentation. By providing on-the-spot recognition for outstanding preservation, owners and fans can immediately see what “original” really looks like. Numerous special interest awards will also be presented, and the climax of the day will reveal the winners of what may become the most prestigious preservation award in history: The ZZenith. Register now at SurvivorCarShow.com.

“This year’s outstanding preservation awards are the first step in our evolution toward Survivor Certifications in 2010,” added Burroughs. Consistent with the Survivor motto, “worn in, but not worn out,” the Fords, GMs, Mopars, Ferraris and countless other vehicles on display will bring back strong memories in the minds of those attending.

The second area – an extended display area – will allow owners not interested in awards to showcase their un-restored cars and share their favorite memories.

Lastly, a buy/sell area next to the awards field will give enthusiasts the opportunity to buy and sell un-restored collector cars at the show. It is not intended for customs or what may be considered simply “used cars.”

For more than 30 years, Burroughs has recognized the need to reward car owners who strove to preserve their car’s originality. In 1978, he introduced the GoldCertified(r) standard by which expert judges assess a (restored or un-restored) Corvette’s authenticity and condition. It is GoldCertified if it appears to remain within 95% of what it looked like on the day it left the factory: no better, no worse, no different. Cars must be at least 20 years old, pass a 20-mile road test, remain less than 50% restored or refinished, and retain over 50% of their original factory finishes in nearly new condition. In 2008, Burroughs expanded the Survivor concept to all makes and models. The first event of this new vision kicked off last year as the Survivor Collector Car Show. An amazing total of 128 entries parked on the beautiful fairways of Pheasant Run golf course – possibly the largest collection of un-restored collector cars assembled in history.

Pre-registration for the SURVIVOR Collector Car Show closes June 1, 2009. To learn more, including how to become a judge and vehicle eligibility/certification standards, call 309.888.4477 or visit SurvivorCarShow.com.